Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge

A restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.

Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing

Nautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.

Aqualand Ale House

Pub and restaurant in Boulder Junction, WI offering craft beer on tap, wine, and food.

Schneider’s Trailside Pub and Grill

Trail-accessible pub on Silver Street serving breakfast all day, wood-fired artisan pizzas, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and a daily salad bar, with Saturday karaoke.

Wausau On Water (WOW Family Entertainment Center)

Casual venue inside an arcade offering pub fare such as burgers, plus patio seating & water views.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Eagle River with rustic log cabin ambiance, known for prime rib, steaks, German schnitzel specialties, and Friday fish fry. Rated 4.9 stars on OpenTable.

Pirates Hideaway

Pirate ship cruises on the world's largest inland chain of freshwater lakes, plus a lakeside tiki bar, woodfired pizza, ice cream shop, and live entertainment.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

Tricia's Bistro

Cozy cafe inside Tricia's Treasures gift shop in Crandon, serving panini sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, and smoothies. Rated #1 restaurant in Crandon on Tripadvisor.

Big Daddy's

Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.

Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill

Sports bar and grill on Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

Lodgelike sports bar with billiards, darts & some arcade games, plus a 9-hole miniature golf course.

Breakwater Restaurant

Family restaurant in Ironwood serving home-cooked meals since 2001, known for specialty burgers, wraps, fish fry, daily specials, and fresh-baked pies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ken's Country Bar

A country bar on County Road G outside Rhinelander.

Tom's Country Cafe

Family-owned cafe in Mercer serving home-cooked breakfast and lunch daily with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Fifth Avenue Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant and lounge in downtown Antigo since 1985, known for its aged white cheddar burger, Friday fish fry, extensive salad bar, and Thursday Mexican night.

Sisters Saloon Inc

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Reif’s Bar

Bar on Neva Road south of Antigo.

The Morgue Coffee Co.

Coffee shop inside Northland Music Center in downtown Rhinelander, housed in the original 1925 Hildebrand Furniture and Undertaking Store building. Serves specialty coffee, energy drinks, and teas.

Holiday Cafe

A Woodruff breakfast and lunch cafe known for homemade dishes including stuffed French toast, fish fry with fresh baked rolls, and hand-battered fish, with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Crickets Pub & Cafe

BB Jack's Antigo

Pizza and sandwich restaurant in Antigo with a 30-year-old handmade pizza recipe, established in 1982 by the Stimac family. Serves thin crust pizza, sandwiches, and other casual fare.

P I Pub

Pub and bar serving food and drinks.

Deja Brew Coffee & More

Cozy coffee shop in downtown Three Lakes serving locally roasted coffee, organic teas, handcrafted sandwiches, and bakery items from Eagle Baking Company, with a dog-friendly patio.

The Chocolate Cafe

Family-owned cafe in downtown Wausau specializing in rich European drinking chocolates, Belgian imports, gelato, espresso drinks, and chocolate fondue. Opened February 2024.

Sideways Wine & Craft Beer

Wine bar and craft beer spot in a restored brick building on Tomahawk's Main Street, serving flatbreads, charcuterie, and small plates with live music every Saturday evening.

Sand Lake Pub

Year-round pub on the snowmobile trail surrounded by three lakes, known for walleye, cod, and perch fish fry, pork loin sandwiches, and annual fishing derbies.

Held's Bar

Three Coins Dining Room at Holiday Acres

American restaurant operating as part of the Holiday Acres resort or property.

Lakeside Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Low-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.

Chef Rene's at Eagle River Inn

Upscale dining in a casual Northwoods atmosphere inside the Eagle River Inn, serving fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and Chef Rene's inspired daily features.

Full moon saloon

Bear Chasers Lodge Bar &Grill

Lakeside bar and grill on the south shore of Island Lake where snowmobile trails 9 and 11 meet, serving famous burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Also offers lodging rooms, a game room, gas, and a gift shop.

Loading Zone Eatery

Modest roadside eatery & bar offering steaks, seafood & a Friday fish fry, plus nightly specials.

Shaun's Mirage

Bar on Merrill Avenue in Wausau.

The Lake House

Cafe on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk.

Sawmill Brewing Company

Community craft brewery in a renovated 1940s DNR Ranger Station, with 16 taps of house-brewed beer using locally sourced ingredients, including their bestselling Rip Saw Irish Ale.

Spang's Italian Restaurant

Northern Wisconsin's oldest pizzeria, serving homemade Italian and American cuisine since 1972. Known for all-you-can-eat spaghetti and Friday Atlantic cod.

Nacho's Mexican Grill Minocqua

Mexican restaurant in Minocqua serving Mexican cuisine.

Knight Gallery

An iconic downtown Rhinelander bar and nightclub operating continuously since 1973, open Friday and Saturday nights with drinks, shots, and food.

Norwood Pines Supper Club

Relaxed eatery serving hearty American fare & a Friday fish fry in a scenic setting with lake views.

Knotty Barrel Supper Club

A waterfront supper club overlooking Lake Minocqua, celebrating classic Wisconsin supper club traditions with craft Old Fashioneds, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, a salad bar, and exceptional service.

Minocqua Yacht Club

A year-round bar and grill on Highway 51 with a rooftop patio and bar overlooking Lake Minocqua, featuring live music, karaoke, bar games, and a menu of pub favorites.